Massachusetts Music Fairs & Festivals
18 music events across Massachusetts for 2026.
Recurring Happening nowTanglewood
The Boston Symphony Orchestra's legendary summer home in the Berkshire Hills, hosting eight weeks of outdoor concerts on the Koussevitzky Music Shed lawn.
RecurringIn 2 daysLowell Folk Festival
One of America's largest and best-loved free folk festivals, spanning three days on downtown Lowell's cobblestone streets.
Recurring4.2(577)Three County Fair
The oldest continuously operating agricultural fair in the United States, held over Labor Day weekend by the Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden Agricultural Society.
3.6(524)New England Labor Day Weekend Renaissance Festival
This festival will feature great entertainment, rides, challenging games, and fun for all ages.
Easthampton Fairy and Arts Festival
A craft fair in Easthampton.
RecurringNew England Renaissance Festival
This festival will feature great entertainment, rides, challenging games, and fun for all ages.
3.6(524)King Richards Faire
This festival will feature great entertainment, rides, challenging games, and fun for all ages.
5(5)South Coast Harvest Festival
Explore spectacular professional garden displays by local landscapers and designers.
New England Fall Renaissance Festival
This festival will feature great entertainment, rides, challenging games, and fun for all ages.
King Richards Fall Faire
A craft fair in Carver.
4.4(67)Pepperell Fall Fest
A craft fair in Pepperell.
West Tisbury Vineyard Fall Artisans Festival
It will host an array of Island artisans showcasing their creations in many categories like fine furniture, pottery, leather goods, oil paintings, pastels, mixed media, sculpture, weaving, wampum jewelry, hand knit items, clothing, photography, handmade books and much more.
4.8(40)Lowell Haunted Makers Market
This market will feature nearly 35 vendors, food and raffles, trick or treat and much more.
3.6(524)New England Weekend Renaissance Festival
A craft fair in Carver.
King Richards Weekend Faire
This festival will feature great entertainment, rides, challenging games, and fun for all ages.
3.3(16)West Tisbury Thanksgiving Weekend Artisans Festival
Come shop a wide variety of unique holiday gifts for your loved ones.
4.6(71)Worcester Holiday Festival of Crafts
There will be over 50 fine craft artists selling their unique wares and handmade gifts at every price point.
RecurringBoston Calling Music Festival
A three-day, multi-stage outdoor music festival on the Charles River at the Harvard Athletic Complex, featuring major headliners, 30-plus local food vendors, visual arts, and a 100-foot Ferris wheel over Memorial Day weekend.
Frequently asked questions
How many music festivals are there in Massachusetts?
Our directory lists 28 music festivals across Massachusetts for the 2026 season, including Green River Festival, Lowell Haunted Makers Market and Worcester Holiday Festival of Crafts.
When is the best time for music festivals in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts's music festivals cluster in September and June — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular music festivals in Massachusetts?
By Google review score, Green River Festival in Greenfield ranks among the most popular, with a 4.6-star rating from 323 reviews.